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This-I'll even go through the trouble of making something only to eat a teaspoon and decide I don't want it. It's hard to keep track of protein when I'm only eating teaspoons periodically.

You all will feel totally different post op. I'm only 4 days out and my appetite is almost completely gone. I was a fast food addict too now the thought of fast food makes me sick.

Don't forget about broth it can feel like a lifesaver along with sugar free Popsicles

Congrats my surgery was 12/30 and I was in a lot of pain too day 1 every day has gotten noticeably better. Day 1 I regretted my decision and was angry at anyone who had anything positive to say. I'm glad I'm over that looking forward to the journey!

Too cute!!!

Except maybe the first couple days...don't always assume it's gas it can be very messy

Same here minus gallbladder removal-considerable pain the first night but feeling much better

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Thanks Snuff I'm here surgery will start in about 45 minutes. I hate the waiting want to get started. really want to get sedated so that I can wake up in recovery-really anxious Praying all goes well for you too

It's my turn-Tomorrow @ 6am send prayers and good thoughts my way please

So I'm on Day 6 of my preop diet and I've been adding frozen berries (no sugar added) to my Protein shakes. Does anyone do this right away post op or is it usually not recommended?

Thanks I probably shouldn't be having them either . There needs to be more instruction (at least at my center) around the preop diet. They just give you a sheet of paper that list liquids only very casually. Do they not get that going cold turkey (no pun intended) off of food for 7 days or more before the surgery is a big deal and may need a little more follow up, instruction, or gradually working into-seeing that overeating is the real issue.

He is too cute!

These post have me thinking of Al and Peggy Bundy from Love and Marriage-I would wonder how a man could turn down sex- it's age

Lol that's just like us foodies (or former foodies) to get excited over the treat I so see myself feeling the same way How was the surgery? Congrats on getting through it!

Congratulations- what was the secret to getting it approved? heard it's rarely gets approved

On Day 4 of preop liquid diet 800 calories- did I just cheat? Drs office not answering and this drink just saved my life but it taste so satisfying I feel like I'm cheating 130 calories/17 grams carbs/13 grams protein

13 grams of sugar-not sure if that's bad-grande size should have went with tall

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Thank you you're right - it could have been worse

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Hi I have BCBS IL HMO and the approval process was super easy-took about 2 days. The only hassle is making sure you get a referral from your PCP that covers all visits and the surgery. My BMI is 42 with no comorbidities

Wow you look great! Your arms aren't flabby either-How did you avoid a lot of extra skin ?

Right I'm complaining about being on day 4 of a 7 day diet. I hope your cold goes away too. I'm only one day ahead of you and trying my best to stay out of the cold and avoid crowded public germy places. I don't want anything to delay this surgery. I don't think I could do a liquid diet again with this stomach.

Good Luck everyone over the nxt week-we are moving on to the losing side right as 2013 comes to a close/bring on the new year! I told my husband this reminds me of going in to deliver a baby. I'm excited about the outcome but not really looking forward to the labor (procedure).